Following India’s heart-wrenching defeat in the World Cup final against Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an unexpected visit to the Indian dressing room to uplift the spirits of the disheartened players. After presenting the winners’ trophy to Australian skipper Pat Cummins, Modi engaged with Captain Rohit Sharma and Coach Rahul Dravid’s team, which saw their 10-game dominant streak come to an abrupt end with a comprehensive six-wicket loss in the final.
Heartfelt Moments: Shami Shares a Touching Interaction
During the interaction, witnesses reported that Modi addressed the Indian team collectively before having personal conversations with individual players. Mohammad Shami, the tournament’s top wicket-taker, shared a poignant moment with the Prime Minister, later expressing gratitude on social media. Despite Shami’s exceptional performance with 24 wickets throughout the World Cup, he managed only one wicket in the final against Australia.
An anonymous team member revealed, “The Prime Minister told us that since we all had given our 100 per cent, we shouldn’t be disappointed. He said win or loss wasn’t in one’s hand; what was important was we played well and tried hard.”
In a tweet, Shami thanked PM @narendramodi for personally coming to the dressing room and lifting their spirits, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also acknowledged the nation’s unwavering support, stating, “We had a great tournament but we ended up short yesterday. We are all heartbroken, but the support of our people is keeping us going.”
Modi’s presence during the match, alongside Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Home Minister Amit Shah, provided a morale-boosting moment for the team despite the disappointing outcome in the World Cup final.
